First we define the variables:
m = multiple choice questions
s = short answer questions
Next we need to satisfy 2 conditions:
1) There are a total of 40 questions. We can represent this mathematically using the variables I defined:
2) The multiple-choice questions are worth 2 points and the short-answer are worth 4 points but they need to total 100 points. This can also be represented mathematically:
By satisfying the conditions provided we were able to create the 2 equations!
Answer:
(- 7, - 4 )
Step-by-step explanation:
Given a quadratic in standard form
y = ax² + bx + c ( a ≠ 0 )
Then the x- coordinate of the turning point is
x = -
y = x² + 14x + 45 ← is in standard form
with a = 1, b = 14 , then
x = - = - 7
Substitute x = - 7 into the equation and evaluate for y
y = (- 7)² + 14(- 7) + 45 = 49 - 98 + 45 = - 4
coordinates of turning point = (- 7, - 4 )